Shakespeare, Barbican  fancyapint.com rated pub, rated2 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Barbican

address:

2 Goswell Road, EC1M 7AA

phone:

0871 258 7773*
* calls cost 10p/minute, click here for more about 0871 numbers.

nearest stations:

Barbican railway stationLondon Underground station
(230m) - zone 1

Farringdon railway stationLondon Underground station
(590m) - zone 1

Moorgate railway stationLondon Underground station
(730m) - zone 1

Old Street railway stationLondon Underground station
(750m) - zone 1

City Thameslink railway station
(810m)

how to find it:

From Barbican: turn left out of the tube. The pub is just up Aldersgate Street on the right.

click here for a larger map

nearby attraction(s):

Host Gallery (180m)

Barbican Centre (380m)

Museum of London (520m)

picture of Shakespeare
We can't say this place has changed much in the last couple of years, and obviously its clientele like things the way the are. There's nothing to complain about, as the beer's decent enough alongside and there's cheap pizza's of an evening, should you get the munchies. Pleasant enough staff and locals (including workers from nearby offices). The only thing that had us worried was the ad for "5 shots for £10" - obviously a different clientele from when we were in last! It's still worth considering as a way to get away from the crowds that plague many nearby pubs, should you be at a loss.

reviewed:
10/11/2009
reviewed by septic

pub features:(click on an icon to see an explanation)

good beer served - click for explanationreal ale, guest beers
beer garden or outdoor seating available - click for explanationoutdoor seating
pool table(s) available- click for explanationpool table
traditional pub games - click for explanationdarts
WiFi hotspot - click for explanationWiFi hotspot

second opinion:

posted by Robin B - Thursday 22nd November, 2007, 6:25pm
A happy, friendly and convenient pub with a good atmosphere and equally good Guinness. Interesting locals, and several TVs with sport, but never too loud. Landlord also friendly and helpful.Visit and enjoy!!
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